NEW Wheelchair Basketball Programs Fall 2019
With fall just around the corner, we are excited to announce our fall line up of dates and programs.
Join us Monday nights at the Richmond Oval. We have programs that suit all ages and all abilties. We even have some Women's Only Wheelchair Basketball programs.
Find a program that fits your needs, and sign up today.
All Comers –Monday September 23rd 7-9pm
Welcome back to the season!
BTG (Bridging the Gap) Nights
September 30, November 4, December 9 7-9pm
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This program is for anyone who want to try and learn the basics of wheelchair basketball, with or without a disabiltiy. * those individuals who have played before are welcome, but must understant that this program mainly targets new players.
It's fundamental skills sessions with games in a fun and friendly environment.
Fee - $10/session, must be a BCWBS individual member (first timer can try once without becoming a member)
If you are trying the sport for the first time, you can try a session of BTG for free and without becoming a member so please contact Nadine (nadine@bcwbs.ca or 604-333-3532) to sign up.
Women's Only Wheelchair Basketball Nights (WOW Nights)
October 7, November 18
BCWBS will be offering various playing opportunities this fall at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Join us some or all of them!!
Who – Anyone who identifies themselves as female or non-binary, with or without disability, with or without experience (13 years old and up)
What – Fitness, fundamental skills, and game in a fun and friendly environment
Fee – Free, must be a BCWBS individual member (first timer can try once without becoming a member)
If you are trying the sport for the first time, you can try a session of WOW!! for free and without becoming a member so please contact Nadine (nadine@bcwbs.ca or 604-333-3532) to sign up.
Otherwise please sign up for the membership first from here: https://bcwbs.typeform.com/to/wd1e6W
Then please register for the WOW Night Program: https://bcwbs.typeform.com/to/YBf2iq
Skills Development Nights
October 21 and November 25 7-9pm
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This program is for those who feel comfortable playing in a basketball wheelchair and would like to develop some individual and team skills (13 years old and up) *Not recommended for first timers
These nights will feature skills sessions to learn and work on basic individual and team skills, scrimmage using those skills
Fee - $10/session, must be a BCWBS individual member
Game Nights at the Oval
October 28, December 2 & 16
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These nights will be for those that feel comfortable playing basketball in a wheelchair and would like to get some game opportunties. Open to ages 13+ and not recommended for first time players.
We will host games with an official to create an atmosphere of an officiated game experience. Teams to be determined depending on registered players in attendance.